Benefits for AFGE Members

When you join the union, you have access to these AFGE benefits. These benefits are backed by the collective strength of over 10-million members of AFL-CIO unions. By using one or two of the programs, many members save as much as their annual dues.

These Money-Saving Benefits are Available Only to AFGE Members:

Union Plus Motor Club

Administered by Drive America, AFGE members save with the Union Plus Motor Club membership.
The program provides emergency roadside assistance plans featuring nationwide 24-7 service with an extensive network of independent, reputable auto service and emergency towing service providers.

The Union Plus Motor Club Difference:

• All motor club customer service calls are handled in the United States. Competitors typically outsource to save money.
• One price covers you and your entire family. $64.80 a year or $5.40 a month.
• Union Plus Motor Club is less expensive than AAA - so AFGE members enjoy low yearly membership fees
• Members receive a set of vouchers good for $40 in gas rebates when signing up for one year of service.
• Offers features that other emergency roadside assistance programs do not - including covering a driver no matter what vehicle they are driving.
• Access to ASE certified mechanics for second opinions on vehicle service and repairs.
• Union Plus Motor Club offers a maximum of four roadside service calls.

SPECIAL:

Members who sign up before September 30, 2010 will receive an additional $60 in gas coupons for a total value of $100

The Union Plus Motor Club membership is a better value than AAA

Access a variety of emergency roadside assistance services

The Union Plus Motor Club membership will be there for you for all your roadside assistance needs, including:

• Emergency car towing services,
• A car jump start,
• A tire change,
• Auto repair service,
• Gas delivery, or
• Other emergency roadside assistance.

Administered by Drive America, AFGEmembers save with the Union Plus Motor Club membership.

The program provides emergency roadside assistance plans featuring nationwide 24-7 service with an extensive network of independent, reputable auto service and emergency towing service providers.

Motor Club Features:

1. Emergency roadside assistance and locksmith services up to $125 per service call. Maximum of 4 auto service calls per year for you and your family.
2. $40 rebate towards gas purchases when paying for a yearly membership. Members who sign up before September 30, 2010 will receive an additional $60 in gas coupons for a total value of $100
3. Roadside assistance plans cover you whether you are the driver or a passenger in any auto.
4. 27,000 independent, dependable auto repair and car towing service providers across the United States to ensure 24-hour emergency roadside assistance.
5. All calls answered in the United States of America.
6. Free maps, road atlases, trip routing, travel assistance, bereavement assistance, towing services, locksmith services, mobile repair services.
7. ASE certified mechanics available for second opinions on auto repairs and services.

How to Use the Motor Club Services:

What happens if I need 24 hour emergency roadside assistance services?

Call the dedicated 24/7 toll-free number.

• You will be greeted by an agent who will ask if you are in a safe roadside location; if you are not in a safe location, law enforcement will be contacted and roadside security assistance requested.
• The agent will verify your emergency roadside assistance plan coverage, determine your auto repair service needs, and explain when service should arrive (approximately 45 minutes in most cases.)
• The motor club agent will remind you that this is a "sign and drive" roadside assistance service up to $125; basically you will have no out-of-pocket costs for any service under $125.
• You will receive an automatic call back to insure that the emergency roadside assistance service has arrived.

Eligibility:

Who is eligible?

• Dues-paying AFGEmembers
• Retired AFGE members
• Spouse, domestic partners, and children
• Widows/widowers of union members
• Union Plus credit cardholders

Frequently Asked Questions:

When is my membership effective?

The membership effective date is determined by the date the first membership payment is made.

Does my membership cover me in any car?

As a motor club member you are provided roadside assistance in almost any vehicle you may be driving or riding in. Vehicles include: automobiles, pickups, company vehicles, rented vehicles, or trucks (single rear axle).

Do I get membership cards? Do my dependents get membership cards?

Yes, you will receive a personalized membership card for yourself. Your family members may photocopy the card and keep it with them if they need service.

How can I obtain a handbook?

Member handbooks can be accessed online through the members' section of our Web site. A copy of the handbook will be mailed in the fulfillment packet you receive when you sign up.

Can married children or grandchildren be included as additional members?

No, however, grandparents may add coverage on grandchildren if they are the legal guardians for that child.

Does the year of my car make a difference?

No.

Is there a physical examination or age limit for membership?

No.

Is a driver's test or applicable state license needed for membership?

No.

Is there a toll-free number that I can call for service?

Yes, Drive America Roadside Assistance Dispatch Service is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Is there any out of pocket expense or deductible?

No.

What do I do if I am outside of the U.S.?

Services can normally be provided directly by an authorized independent service provider through the Drive America Roadside Dispatch Service. However, this service is not available when you are traveling outside the United States or Canada. If the dispatch service is not available, simply call the independent service provider of your choice and Drive America will reimburse you up to $125 per disablement for covered Roadside Assistance Services.

Do I have to fill out a claim form to be reimbursed?

For Roadside Assistance Service reimbursement, no claim form is necessary. Just mail the original receipt showing the:

1. Name and address of provider

2. Date of service

3. Description of service provided

4. Amount paid for service

5. Name and address of member

6. Make and model of disabled vehicle

7. Membership number

Will Drive America reimburse me if I do not or cannot use Drive America's Roadside Assistance Dispatch Service for wrecker or towing service?

Yes. This includes wrecker service to free any stuck or stalled vehicle that is covered by Drive America's Roadside Service and towing that vehicle to the service provider of your choice.

Will Drive America reimburse me for a battery boost or delivery and installation of a battery at the disablement site?

Yes, however, Drive America will not reimburse you for the cost of the battery.

Do you sell your list of members?

Drive America respects the privacy of our members. We do not sell, rent, lease or license a list of our members or any nonpublic personal information that they have provided.

Can a membership be cancelled by Drive America?

Yes, by Drive America sending written notice to the member's last known address as permitted by state law.

The Union Plus Motor Club is not available in Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, or Canada.

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